Monthly Archives: November 2010

Over the centuries, Thanksgiving has gradually become America’s official we-are-lucky-to-be-where-we-are-and-what-we-are-today celebration. There are millions of reasons – literally – for this exceptional phenomenon. Yet those reasons come packaged in so many combinations and permutations that it would take a Cray … Continue reading →

At about 10:30 AM, two days before Thanksgiving Day, at a time when the Mall was quietly anticipating the crush of Black Friday, Sally, who works on the Mall’s staff, was busy hanging holiday wish cards on the Salvation Army … Continue reading →

There is an ocean of difference between waging a campaign studded with promises of hope and change and delivering on those promises. There were many commitments made to the American people during Obama’s candidacy. In the race for the 2008 … Continue reading →

On a Friday long ago, a significant event happened on the fields of Pennsylvania that passed by largely unobserved. It was a short commemorative address delivered November 19, 1863, and it lasted only a few minutes. The man who spoke … Continue reading →

I recently finished reading Bob Woodward’s latest book, Obama’s Wars. The use of the plural in the title suggests to the reader that Woodward is about to discuss both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. But that’s not the case. Woodward … Continue reading →

The anchor stores are a constant feature at the Bridgewater Commons Mall, having lived up to their reputation as the large, steady rent payers. However, if you are a regular patron of the Mall, you may have noticed over the … Continue reading →

Seventy-two years ago to this day, the Nazi regime under Adolph Hitler instigated riots all over Germany against its Jewish citizens. When it was all over hundreds of synagogues had been ransacked, many destroyed, and at least 267 of them … Continue reading →

The use of speed cameras is one of the hottest topics when it comes to its proven ability to catch drivers flat-footed, blasting through a red light pedal to the metal. That’s why, in my current visit to the Washington … Continue reading →

Not only did he sweep into office on the commitment of hope and change, but his charisma with millions of admirers seemed like the beginning of a long romance, one which would be cemented into an enduring and prosperous marriage … Continue reading →

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Dick BergeronDick is a 37-year resident of Bridgewater, where he served on its regional Board of Education. He hails from Massachusetts, graduated from Northeastern University and has worked in the defense electronics, computer, office equipment, and telecommunications fields. Now retired, he enjoys time with family, swimming, walking, taking graduate courses & seminars, reading, doing research, & working outdoors.E-mail Dick